Legislators
Florida lawmakers wrapped up the state budget for the next fiscal year, tallying $500 million less than Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed $115.6 billion budget. The budget aims to address potential federal cuts and prioritizes tax relief, emergency preparedness, and education. Amid concerns about the impact of federal cuts,
Legislators
The Cyprus House of Representatives has decided to permit the government to maintain financial support for the state health services organization (Okypy) until the end of next year. This decision was made after Okypy presented an action plan for self-funding, which had previously been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Legislators
Louisiana legislators have allocated $3.5 million in state funds to LSU to purchase the 200-acre Copper Crowne Equestrian Center in Opelousas, a facility owned by Harold Forman. The center, valued at $7 million, is made up of a veterinary clinic, barns, an arena, a training track, a rehab facility,
State finance
The UK's public borrowing surged to 3.1 billion British pounds in July, marking the highest level for the month since 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This increase, which is 3 billion pounds higher than the projection made by the Office for Budget Responsibility
Liquefied natural gas
In response to Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has adopted its fourteenth sanctions package against Russia. This move aims to limit Russia's revenues and capacity to wage war, supporting Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. The new package includes stricter measures
